About us
We are a young and dynamic team, capable of surpassing ourselves every day. We face challenges and provide solutions.
Mission
Vision
Values
Our Story
Our company was born within the University of Alicante after several years of research in the field of waste management and plastic recycling carried out by the founders of Fych. As a result of those years of work, three technologies were patented focused on increasing the recyclability of plastic products and improving the quality of recycled plastics so they can be used in high-value-added applications, thus contributing to the implementation of the Circular Economy in the sector.
Fych Technologies was created with the goal of transferring the technologies and knowledge generated to the industry and to continue using our research essence to provide technological solutions to waste management.
2019
IDEA
Nació la idea de fundar Fych y entre junio y noviembre se solicitó a la OEPM la aprobación de las patentes de desodorización y delaminación.
2020
FOUNDATION
In November 2020, Fych Technologies was established as a company.
2020
ACHIEVEMENTS
Fych achieves notable recognition, winning the “Best Startup” award from Mares Circulares and the “Innovative Business Initiatives” award at the Gala Impulso (UA).
2021
PATENT GRANT
Patents for delamination and deodorization are granted. In 2021, Fych ranks third in Santander X Spain for best Startup and joins Lanzadera, Joan Roig's accelerator.
2022
PILOT PLANT
In January 2022, the delamination pilot plant is installed at the University of Alicante's science park. In April, the deodorization pilot plant is established in Tarragona, in collaboration with UA and Sorigue.
2023
DEVELOPMENT PROYECTS
Pilot development proyects with key players in the plastic value chain.
2024
FUND RAISING
Funding is received from the European Innovation Council (EIC) in order to carry out activities on an industrial scale.
2025
INDUSTRIAL PLANT
Investment plan in a 500kg/h capacity Delamination + Decontamination industrial plant.
Our Facilities
We are located in the Science Park of the University of Alicante (San Vicente del Raspeig), a meeting place for numerous innovative companies where technology stands out. Thanks to our location, we have comprehensive facilities that help us research and test new processes. We have our own offices where we develop our business vision, with a private laboratory equipped with the latest technologies in research, and a pilot plant that allows us to experiment and refine processes.
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Meet Our Team
Filled with great professionals, Fych is a gathering place for enthusiastic people eager to grow and contribute their knowledge to this world.
Andrea Cabanes
Co-founder & CEO
- PhD in Chemical Engineering
- Author of 4 scientific articles and 2 book chapters
- Co-inventor of two patents
Andrés Fullana
Co-founder & Scientific Advisor
- PhD in Chemical Engineering and Professor at the University of Alicante
- Author of more than 75 scientific articles and book chapters
- Co-inventor of 9 patents
Ernest Olivera
Quality Director
- Ingeniero Químico
- Máster Técnico Superior de Prevención de Riesgos Laborales
Blanca Calderón
R&D Project Director
PhD in Chemical Engineering
Master in Nanoscience and Molecular Nanotechnology
- Author of 10 scientific articles
- Co-inventor of one patent
José Perez
Plant Manager
- Mechanical engineering
- More than 15 years of experience in the sector
Miriam Piñol
Industrial Projects Director
- Ingeniera técnica industrial e Ingeniera química
- Máster en Maestría en Administración de Empresas (MBA)
Maria del Carmen Orta
Laboratory Technician
- Chemist
- Master's Degree in Experimental Techniques in Chemistry
María Corbi
Laboratory Technician
- Higher Cycle of Analysis and Quality Control Laboratory
Seila Molina
Plant Operator
- PCPI in Gardening
- More than 10 years of experience in the hospitality and retail sector.
Carmen Fernández
Marketing and Communication Director
- Sociologist
- Master in Digital Communication